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Darius from Plumbdog is giving some love to one of his favourite plumbing tools — the Rigid 150 tube cutters. These are a must-have in any plumber’s kit, but like all good tools, they need a bit of TLC every now and then.

In this video, Darius takes you step-by-step through a full rebuild and service — cleaning, greasing, and reassembling the rollers and winders — to keep them working like new.

In This Video

•How to strip down and rebuild Rigid 150 tube cutters
•Removing jammed rollers and cleaning out corrosion
•The right way to grease and reassemble moving parts
•Handy tips to keep your cutters smooth, reliable, and long-lasting

“The Rigid 150s are one of my go-to tools — they’ve been through it all. But every now and then, they need a proper service to keep them spinning smooth.”

The Result

•Rebuilt Rigid 150s performing like new

•Clean, lubricated, and corrosion-free components

•Practical maintenance tips for every plumber or DIYer

•A quick look into what tool care really looks like on the job

Darius even shares a few laughs — including how many cutters he’s lost down wall cavities over the years! 😅

Location: Perth, WA
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Not every plumbing job ends with just pipes and fittings… sometimes it ends with a freezer full of meat! Richie from Plumbdog headed out to a job in Midland, helped a customer out, and left with more than just a smile and a 5-star Google review.

The customer surprised him with a massive bag so heavy he could barely lift it — packed with prime cuts, lamb shanks, and steaks for the Plumbdog pups. Needless to say, the dogs were very happy with Richie’s day on the tools!

Location: Midland, WA

What You’ll See in This Video

•Genuine customer kindness in action

•Richie being gifted a huge meat haul

•The Plumbdog dogs enjoying the rewards

•A fun reminder that plumbing isn’t always just about pipes!

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Richard from Plumbdog takes on a huge commercial hot water system with some serious issues — and it’s not for the faint-hearted!

The Challenge

This wasn’t a normal home hot water job:
•3 x 332L/min units all linked together
•Pump errors causing circulation problems
•Seized valves and heavy calcium build-up
•System supplying showers for hundreds of guests

The Fix

Richard tackles the problem head-on:
•Explains how commercial hot water systems work — and why circulation is key
•Identifies the real culprit behind “no hot water” calls
•Performs critical maintenance while avoiding further issues
•Experiences the moment a valve snaps in his hand — yikes! 😬

It’s high-pressure troubleshooting, hands-on problem solving, and a few laughs along the way.

Takeaway

Commercial systems are complex. Regular maintenance and early fault detection are key to keeping hundreds of guests with hot water on demand.

Location: Perth, WA
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James from Plumbdog is in Inglewood, WA, chasing down a tricky pool leak that had stumped three other leak detectors before him. The homeowner suspected the newly installed pool light might be the culprit — and James wastes no time putting that theory to the test.

The Problem

Despite recent installation work, the pool was losing water and the source wasn’t obvious. Challenges included:
•Previous leak detectors couldn’t locate the problem
•Multiple potential leak points around the pool light
•Small leaks hidden in screw holes from both old and new fittings

The Fix

James got straight to work:
•Dye testing to pinpoint water escaping from the pool light area
•Identified multiple leaks around screws from both old and new fittings
•Sealed leaks using marine-grade putty for a watertight result
•Tested repair to ensure the pool was leak-free before refilling

“Sometimes the problem isn’t where you’d expect. Precision and experience are key to finding hidden leaks like this.”

The Result

•Pool leak located and sealed successfully

•No further water loss detected

•Professional, long-term solution using marine-grade materials

•Homeowner reassured with a fully functioning pool

Location: Inglewood, WA
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